DISCOMPOSE

discompose. Discompose, v.t. to disorder, fret, vex, disturb

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Dis′com‐pose″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Discomposing.] [[Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F. décomposer.]] 1. 1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up.
Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. Pope. 2. 2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. Glanvill. 3. 3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. Bacon.
Syn. — To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.